HETMA + CDW = EDUCAUSE 26

At EDUCAUSE 2026, CDW used Booth 533 to focus on the bigger campus technology picture, from classroom AV and connected experiences to security, AI, networking, and infrastructure. Mark Smith, CDW’s Manager for Classroom Technologies and Esports, discussed how higher ed teams are looking for technology investments that support long-term flexibility, stronger security, and better collaboration across traditionally separate IT groups. Read More

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October 2, 2026

HETMA + Extron = EDUCAUSE 26

At EDUCAUSE 2026, Extron used Booth 215 to showcase a wide range of technologies supporting classrooms, collaboration spaces, recording, AV-over-IP, USB-C workflows, and esports. The booth highlighted how higher ed AV teams can connect room-level technology with broader campus management, standardization, and support, while keeping the experience practical for faculty, students, and staff. Read More

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October 1, 2026

Yealink at the 3rd Annual HETMA Golf Classic

Yealink’s support of the HETMA Golf Classic and Prism Scholarship connects with a broader commitment to helping AV professionals keep developing their skills. Through Yealink Academy, free AV training, certification paths, webinars, and opportunities to earn AVIXA Renewal Units, Yealink is providing more ways to learn as AV increasingly overlaps with networking, cloud management, collaboration platforms, and the wider IT environment. Read More

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October 1, 2026

CDW at the 3rd Annual HETMA Golf Classic

CDW Education’s support of the HETMA Golf Classic and Prism Scholarship reflects a broader investment in helping people find their way into technology careers and continue growing once they get there. Through scholarships, internships, mentoring, training, and professional development, CDW is helping build pathways into AV and IT while supporting the skills professionals need as classroom technology becomes increasingly connected to the wider campus IT environment. Read More

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October 1, 2026

Spotlight on Cass Hall | Tech Manager Spotlight

In this month’s Tech Manager Spotlight, meet Cass Hall, Senior Director of Academic Technology at California State University, Chico, and President of the Educational Technology Collaborative. Cass shares her approach to empowering teams, fostering collaboration, and building shared knowledge across academic technology and the broader higher ed community. Read More

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September 30, 2026

ADA Compliance Cannot Be Added at the Punch List | AV Under the Hood

Accessibility cannot be something AV teams check at the end of a project. Dustin Myers explores why it needs to be considered throughout design, construction, and commissioning, from equipment placement and clear floor space to assistive listening systems. By asking the right questions early and coordinating across trades, AV professionals can help create learning spaces that work better for everyone. Read More

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September 30, 2026

HETMA + Logitech = EDUCAUSE 26

At EDUCAUSE 2026, Logitech’s Jay Lyons shares how listening to faculty and campus technology teams is helping shape a simpler approach to classroom technology. From Spotlight 2 and Rally Board 65 to cameras designed for HyFlex learning, Logitech is focusing on technology that works with existing campus environments while reducing complexity for the people teaching, learning, and supporting those spaces. Read More

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September 30, 2026

Biamp at the 3rd Annual HETMA Golf Classic

Biamp’s support of the HETMA Golf Classic and Prism Scholarship reflects a broader investment in helping people understand not just how AV technology works, but why. Through free industry training, higher education engagement, employee development, and programs introducing young people to audio and live production, Biamp is helping build foundational knowledge and create more pathways into the AV industry. Read More

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September 30, 2026

Extron at the 3rd Annual HETMA Golf Classic

Extron’s Anthony Cortes offered simple advice for anyone entering AV or IT: get as much training as you can. As a sponsor of the HETMA Golf Classic supporting the PRISM Scholarship, Extron backs that message with decades of industry training, higher education programs, mentoring, and opportunities for campus professionals to learn from one another. We look at how that investment helps develop the people behind the technology. Read More

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September 30, 2026

Legrand at the 3rd Annual HETMA Golf Classic

Legrand’s support of the HETMA Golf Classic and PRISM Scholarship reflects a commitment to creating more pathways into the AV industry. From free training and early-career development programs to mentoring and opportunities for continued growth, Legrand is helping professionals build skills throughout their careers while giving the next generation more opportunities to find their place in AV. Read More

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September 29, 2026

Crestron at the 3rd Annual HETMA Golf Classic

Crestron’s support of the HETMA Golf Classic and PRISM Scholarship reflects a broader investment in developing AV professionals at every stage of their careers. Through training, certification, internships, co-ops, and outreach to younger students, Crestron is helping people discover the industry, build new skills, and keep learning as AV continues to evolve. Read More

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September 29, 2026

Screenbeam at the 3rd Annual HETMA Golf Classic

ScreenBeam’s support of the HETMA Golf Classic and PRISM Scholarship reflects a broader focus on helping more people find their way into AV and IT. From internships and mentoring to student employment and hands-on technology experiences, Nancy Blanchard and Daryn Rank see opportunity in giving the next generation a chance to discover the industry for themselves and find the path that fits them. Read More

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